Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
88
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 18 | 26 | 26 | 100 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 18 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Celtics 100-88. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks; Knicks' outside barrage was a constant threat. Whispers of a Celtics locker-room rift aren't helping. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.